LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)has today (11 December 2025) approved the medicine mirdametinib (Ezmekly) for the treatment of plexiform neurofibromasin adultsandadolescents. Itis the first treatmentfor children as young as 2 yearsoldwith a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). NF1isarare genetic conditionthatcan cause tumours to form on nerves throughout the body...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Planning work has begun to clear the illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, the Environment Agency has announced (Thursday 11 December). New information regarding the likelihood and potential impact of a fire at the site means that an exceptional decision has been made to progress works to entirely clear the site of waste. Following the appalling large-scale dumping of waste earlier in the summer, Envir...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dame Amanda Blanc steps down as Women in Finance Champion after 5 years in the role, with senior female representation rising from 32% to 36% under her tenure * Nationwide CEO Dame Debbie Crosbie appointed as new Women in Finance Champion, as Government pushes for more women in senior City roles. The Chancellor has appointedNationwideBuilding SocietyCEODame Debbie Crosbie as the new Women in Finance champion,a...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) performs an annual review of Civil Service defined contribution (DC) pension schemes to ensure members receive good value and service. Civil Service DC pension schemes A DC scheme is a pension where contributions are allocated to members' individual accounts. Benefits on retirement reflect the contributions paid, investment returns and provider expenses. The Civil Serv...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Roberts has been reappointed as Chair of the Court of the Bank of England by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP. * Following his reappointment, he will serve a second four‑year term as Chair of Court, commencing on 24 October 2026. * The Chancellor has also reappointed two Non‑Executive Directors on the Bank's Court: * Dame Anne Glover has been reappointed as a Non&#...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Reforms to protect children from abuse will be significantly strengthened through the creation of a new Child Protection Authority, tasked withidentifyingemergingthreats and driving accountability across the system. The proposalsfor a newpublicbodywill strengthen England's child protection system by providing national oversight, ensuring that vulnerable children are not failed by the authorities who are supposed...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon. The Prime Minister updated allies on this week's engagements with other international partners and on the continued intensive work on the US-led peace plan. They all agreed this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine, its people, and for the security we all share across the Euro-Atlantic region. President Zelenskyy updated...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children with SEND will benefit from a brilliant education close to home as the government announces at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands of new specialist places in mainstream schools. The Education Secretaryhastoday announceda transformational expansion of specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools, equipped with facilities to support children with special educational needs and disa...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The proposal came from work delivered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on proposal three (the trial of finer scale management) of the Crab and Lobster Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). Given the support received during stakeholder meetings and in survey responses to the anticipated long-term benefits to crab stocks, the government has proposed the harmonisation of MCRS will be made a permanent measure in t...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK development Minister visits Pakistanto re-enforcejoint work on migrationandsustainablegrowthefforts. * Newprojects toboost growth and support UK education sector,as trade with Pakistan passes £5 billion, with 200 British companies now operating in Pakistan. * Partnership to deliver mutual benefits for UK and Pakistan through climate development investments. Combatting people smuggling was the focus of ...